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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1887-09-02

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1887-09-02

- Ser atpeite 6auptseipinn ber prels
Bii6eH RlaRenIOtterie bon 800, 900
Mtart it ouf Nr. 135,420 mad 06niss
berg gefallen. 9ie gliidli9en @etpins
rer inb mebrere pferbebabn< unb 81,
fsnbabn Bearnte, auBeroem entfalIen
auf eineu 9an3iger @aitpirtb 10000
M. Gin @epddttdger lit au9 10 9liid.
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men. tpdbrenb fIeinere @ntbeile oes
Orelmalbunbertiaui nod aipei
Mittwen, stuei @epddtrdgern unb einen,
Maidiniiten aufielen. Da fdeint bic
Gladsg6ttin es bod einmal re9t ge-
nta@t alI haben.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14
agent in every town and city in the state.
Write for terms.

The subject of prison reform. as embOd-
led in an editorial by the former editor of this
paper, and the discussion by two of our
correspondents of the merits of the various
societies which have, at least in part,
this object in view. will we hope, bring to
the surface some definite information as
to the real work of these various assOcia-
tons. The writer is unacquainted with
the inner practical workings of either the AS
sociated Charities. w. c. T. T., or Murphy
clubs. but is of the opinion that all are
entitled to more or less credit for the amel-
ioratiOn of the sutferings of those unfOrtu-
mates who find themselves subjects for
their consideration. &C. ii. R." and
''F. p. L." are far apart on this subject,
and though we cannot agree with either,
each is entitled to our belief that he is
sincere in his utterances. The title of
Associated Charities" does not imply
that their duties are confined solely to the
superintendent of charitable institutions:
on the contrary, we believe it is one of
their duties to inspect penal institutions. re-
port abuses when they are found, and re-
commend measures for lettering the con-
ditiOn of the inmates. That the members
of the w. c. II. U. are entitled to great
credit for their devotion to the unfortunates
in city jails. many Of whom have cause
after they have reached the state prison to
bless these self-sacriicing sisters of the
''jail committee" is well known to many
of our inmates; and that these christian
ladies are sometimes grossly deceived and
imposed upon by some designing wretches,
is known to none better than IF. p. L."
and &C. II. r. We hope that neither of
our valued correspondents will be obliged
to call upon any of these benevolent So
cieties when they ''go over the WALL but
if they should we have no doubt they will
be met with the ''Offer of an encouraging
hand and loving word, joined with tangible
and practical aid
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14
Great is BarabbaS.

The ''boodlers' came down like the wolf
on the fold, And they scooped in the silver
and greenbacks and gold; From the town
on the lake to the town on the sea. They
raked in the Doodle from A unto Il.
The people arestupid and silly and green.
And the "boodlers' the checklist thieves
ever seen; In the street, in the office. by
night or by day, They grabbed all they
wanted and took it away.
They laughed when the newspapers gave
them blast, And they winked in the face
of the judge as he passed; For they knew,
while this land should be peOpled with man.
That ''boOdlers'' who'd "bOOdled' would
DOODLE again.
People put them in prison. but then. all
the same, Elected new ''bOodlers'. to keep
up the game: From Tweed to McGarigle
who but believes It's the fate of the land
to be governed by thieves.
Pickpockets and gamblers, thieves. dunk
ards and toughs, EX-cOnvicts and sluggers,
bartenders and roughs. Forgers, fences
and liars. and confidence men, We've cleo
ted to office again and again.
And we'll do it again; we will let people
see There's a chance for the thief in the
land of the free; Long live st. Barabbas! a
pledge let us bOrrOw-TO the health of
good SOdom and righteous Gomorrah.
j. Burdette, in the Brooklyn Eagle,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

by convicts at the Saltwater penitentiary,
all money received from which will 90 to-
wards building up library in the prison.
This is a very praiswOrthy scheme, and we
say that whoever could raise any objection
to it must have very narrow intellect.
We oppose prison made goods because by
the sale of them the labor of convicts who
are hired out by the state to contractors to
work for nominal sum is put into compe-
titon with that OF free American citizens.
We believe convicts even. have rights which
should be respected. and we believe this
hiring them out is against every law of JUS
tice and right. Further, in very many in
stances, the worst men do not find their
way into penitentiaries, and many who do
go there are the victims of our present dia-
bolcal competitive system, which makes
crime the only alternative to escape starva-
ton. We give TIE Prison MIRROR a
cordial welcome into the journalistic field.-
Northwestern Labor Union, Minneapolis.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

We have received several numbers of
THE PRISON MIRROR, published in the
state prison at Saltwater. MINI. We sim
cerely hope it may prove success intellec-
tually, morally, and financially. 1t will
be a most pleasing and instructive Occupa-
ton to a lot of our unfortunate fellow
beings. some of whom have life sentences,
and can never know again what is going
on in the outside world they have forfeited,
except through the medium Of books and
newspapers. OF these they cannot have
too liberal a supply. We ask our readers
to assist this publication by sending 81 for
a years subscription. Who knows but we
may be LAYING up for ourselves treasures, :"
where many man who now stands up in
his righteousness may be at the end of the
yenr? Try and raise few subscribers
among the good christian people of your
town. Ask the aldermen and county COM
missioners while they still have the ''boodle -
The Detective. Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14
SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY PRISON.

Trenton, N. j.. Dispatch, Sept. 8: The school for
convicts at the state prison, the first at
tempted in this country, was opened here last
evening. short address was made to the twenty
five convicts by Deputy Keeper Hensing, designed
70 stimulate desire for study in the pupils. A..
V. Stanley and Frank Sidney two well-educated
prisoners. have been delegated as teachers. The
attendance is optional All the pupils were pro-
vded with states and books. The session lasted
two hours. AS the accommodations are meagre,
it will require division into four classes to ac-
commodate all the convicts who desire to attend.
We shall be glad to hear of the prospect
ty of this departure in the New Jersey
state prison. 1t depends upon the officials
of the prison whether the school shall be a
mere pretense and sham designed to de-
ceive the public, or whether it will really be-
come blessing to the convicts. In the
latter case the state must support the Off
Gals with encouragement, such as increased
salaries for extra guard duty, etc. The
cOnvicts, under right conditions will be
likely to take care of the rest. They are as
a rule ambitious and aspiring. There is not
school at our prison at present. nor was
there ever one that deserved it's title; but
we have high hopes of something being
done for the men and boys who are con-
demned to the loss of their only opportun-
ty in life to learn to read and write.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

The Minneapolis Woman's Suffrage So
ciety met in that city on the Sth inst, and
decided to invite the state association to
hold its next Meeting at Minneapolis. At
ter a general discussion, resolutions were
passed calling attention to the frequency
and advocating the adoption of the most
dreadful of all punishments as the penalty
of this Minneapolis Evening STAR
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Miss Mary Sylvester. the young girl who
jumped from third story window in Min
neapolis to escape from the lecherOus en-
brace of l.. Nj. Murray. is in fair way of
recovery, though she will probably he a
cripple for life. A goodly purse has been
raised for her benefit, but all the wealth of
the world would be small compensation for
the agOnies she has endured, and though
there is prospect that her brutal assail-
ant Will meet with the full punishment
provided by law, it is also true that the Sc
verest penalty is entirely inadequate for the
Nervousness of the offence. The knOut
should be instituted for the benefit of such
fiendS as Murray.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

TIE PRISON MIRROR l notice comes
out this week more newsy than ever before.
There are typographical mistakes here and
there, which will creep into the columns of
any paper, but it's editor is to be congrat-
ulated upon the general appearance of the
paper, both as to the quality and quantity
of news it cOntainS.-Stillwate Gazette.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Cole Younger, the outlaw, who prints a paper
in the Minnesota penitentiary, cordially invites
the president to visit saltwater while swinging
around the circle this fall Mr.. Cleveland cannot
help feeling touched by this appeal from a dis
tnguished fellow-democrat who is prevented by
circumstances over which he has control from
going to Washington to see him. He ought to
name.-Chicago Tribune.
Cole Younger, the outlaw" does not
print paper in the Minnesota penitentiary
or anywhere else; and he did not invite the
president to visit Saltwater. A convict
named l.. Z. SchoOnmaker was the boss of
this paper when the invitation was extend
ed. and he was the ''eXtender." Mr..
SchOonmaker is at liberty now, having
served his time. He is at present at WASH
ingtOn interested in securing legislation to
the end that editors who publish lies shall
receive the same recognition from the law
that is accorded "outlaws'' like Cole Y oung-
er. If the president should visit our Jun
democratic' town and become acquainted
with Cole Younger, he would doubtless OBJ
serve one characteristic which distinguishes
the MiSsOurian from the editor of the Trib-
une, and that is, when he can't speak the
truth he keeps his mouth shut.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

The editor of the TaylOrs Falls Journal
is having controversy with THE PRISON
MIRROR, new paper printed inside the
state penitentiary. We haven't seen TIE
MIRROR, but from the way the Journal
sQurms. we should judge it to be lively
paper.-Rush City Post.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Sam Small: 81 was born democrat. raised a
democrat. l studied it, principles fully.
worked for it. have spent money for it. have
drank whisky for it. have lied for it. 1 have
stolen ballots for it. l have stuffed ballot boxes
for it. l did all it told me- and it took within
a half mile of hell
If the gentleman is guilty of all he says,
and the law is just, he should be doing time
in the penitentiary instead of preaching
Fargo Republican.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

''Bub'' Williams, deputy warden for a
year or two after j. A. Reed was appoint
ed warden, who was allowed to resign be-
cause of his general worthlessness, vouches
for the honesty and integrity of the late
warden. Who will vOuch for Bub?-Still-
water Messenger.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14
WANTED-1O.OOO Subscribers t

THE PRISON MIRROR. Remember, every dollar
sent to for years subscription to THE
MIRROR. is devoted to our Prison Library
Subscribe at once, and thus aid us in our vOlun-
tary endeavors. Send all remittances by register
ed letter, p o. Order. or draft, TO
EDITOR PRISON MIRROR,
saltwater MINI.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Ben Butler is a convert to the theory
that Bacon wrote Shakspeares plays. 1t
would be just like that old fellow to run
for governor of Massachusetts on that
issue. out of spite.-ChicagO Tribune.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Hall Reid. who is charged with crimi-
nal assault on Maud COulstOn, at West St.
Paul. was arrested at Alliance, Ohio, and
returned to st. Paul Friday. He denies
his guilt of assault and has been admitted
to bail in the sum of IS. 900.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Judge McCluer has appointed Hon. W.
c. Williston. of Red Wing, as referee in
the Car Company matter. 1t is expected
the sale of the property will take place in
six weeks. No bid under $1,000. 900 will
be considered, and 500. 900 must be paid
down.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

That editors are the kindest persons in
tine world, is proven by the following facts
which we find in an exchange: IA sub
scriber to certain paper died few years
ago leaving fourteen years. subscription UNI
paid. The editor appeared at the grave
when the lid was being screwed on for the
last time and put in the coffin a palm leaf
fan, linen coat and thermometer EX.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

Every man who pays his taxes is not a
good citizen unless he Obeys the law. But
every man that lodges his taxes is a bad
citizen, that's certain. Chicago News.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

There are 293 prisoners confined in the
AnomOsa, Iowa, penitentary.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

If we live for Christ, He will make that
living sweet.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-14

We have Oh our table copy of THE PRIs-
on MIRROR, a sheet edited and published
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
TRAINING STEERS.

The Method Successfully Employed for
Thirty Years by an Eastern Farmer.
Take your cattle on your barn floor
and provide yourself with a good sharp
whip, one that you can handle quick
and just as you want it, and by using
the whip with the word, get them, first,
so you can drive them around the floor.
side by side; then by the whip and the
Word coming together, you can very,
soon teach them the word whoa ].
AS soon as they learn to stop at this
word, let them stand while you may
walk up on either side or between Them
After these things are learned you can
soon get them ready for the yoke. [
should hang the bows on their necks
while training to the first things, so
they may get used to having something
on their necks; then yoke them to-
gether and give them few more turns
about the floor before going into the
yard or road. I have succeeded in get
ting them in shape to drive Ill half a
days work on the floor. To be sure of
well broken pair they should have a
little training every day for week or
SO. In training them to draw, load
light, and never get more than they
can draw easily for the first few months,
and you will soon have pair of cattle
that will surprise you with their
strength. >
All oxen that are well broken should
be so that you can leave the whip at the
barn and go into the field with plow,
or nay or grain wagon, and bring in
what you want, or plow until you are
ready to quit. With over thirty years
experience in using oxen, never had a
pair but would do these things Be
very careful not to use the whip too
much, but when it is necessary, put it
where it tells.
Never let man work with your
oxen that does not know as much as
they do, and you may be sure of the
best and most faithful team that can be
found.
/ have often wondered why SO few
farmers had good yoke of cattle.
They are the best investment farmer
can make. One-half the grain fed to
them that is fed to a horse team will
give you pair of cattle that will turn
as much sod in a day as your horses
(provided they are broken as they
should beg, and if a leg is broken you
have some good beef; besides they are
exemptfrom ring-bones, spavins, curbs.
heaves and the scores of things horses
are liable to.-H. S. Matteson, aa Ohio
Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
a COLD COUNTR1.

Hitherto Unpublished Geographical In
formation Concerning Iceland.
Iceland was discovered in the eighth
century by a Norwegian ice dealer,
who, one particularly mild winter when
his usual supplies failed, was searching
for that necessary commodity. He
found this island just flowing with ice,
so he called it Iceland, and nice land
it has been ever since for men in that
business.
Iceland is well situated for summer
residence, being on the Northern At
lantic, on the confines of the Artic
Ocean. Nearly all the icebergs on their
way from Greenland's icy mountains
to India's coral strand stop at Iceland
to wood and water.
The inhabitants, who are of Scandi-
navian origin, are very honest. An
ice-house can be left unlocked on the
darkest night without a lump being
raised.
The island is warmed by several vol
canoes, that are kept fired up night and
day ready to respond to an alarm. If
they miss an eruption the people are
liable to break out with the scurvy,
which is the same thing. Scurgy is the
national air of Iceland. When they
don't sing that they 'roar-a borealis,
which is also a northern production.
Though Icelanders are temperate
people they are fond of putting in a
glass occasionally, which accounts for
the number of glaciers among them.
The island is noted for its hot springs,
called geysers. Nearly every resident
cultivates geyser in his garden, so if
the fall and winter prove cold he is
sure of hot spring.
Iceland has two lofty mountains,
Hecla and Jokel. The latter is 5000
feet above the level of the sea, which
is no mean height, Jokul you are a
mind to about it. Travel is principally
performed on sledge drawn by rein
deers. If you are familiar with old
sledge you can go anywhere in Iceland.
Yon see reindeers and pretty girls
everywhere. The very sky seems to
rain dears.-Teras Sitttngs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
a NEW RACKET.
Mr.. Dunder Concludes That 1t Is His Duty
0to Protect Himself.

Mr.. Dunder Concludes That 1t Is His Duty
eto Protect Himself.
"Been swindled again, | suppose?"
observed Sergeant Bendall as Mr.. Dun
der showed up yesterday for the first
time in couple of weeks.
'Vhell, Sergeant, pellet | vhas dis
couraged. I pays taxes in two wards
und vhas headquarters for campaign
clubs, but somepody beats me all der
time"
'What is it this timeP'
yesterday two mans come in my
place. Vhas [ Carl Dunder? vhas.
All right. Der SMALLEST man says he
vhas my frendt, und he like to put me
on der latest racket. shtep oudt in
der pack yard nit him, und he whis-
pers:
"Mr Dunder, if some stranger
comes here und says he vhas house-roof
inspector und dot you must shovel der
shnow off your roof or pay some fines,
doan' you pellet him. Dere vhas no
sooch official, und dot shnow vhas all
right. vhas your frendt, und doan'
like to see you shwindled."
81 see."
"Vhel, we go in, und treat him
two times, but he doan' be gone half
an hour pefore / miss box of cigars. !"
(Which the other man took, of
course"
Il pellet so, too Doan' I haf some
protection Ply dis bolice forceP"
"You must first protect yourself. 1t
won't be three days before some one
else will come some game on you"
''Won't it! Sergeant, look at me! /
vhas going home. Pooty soon some
feller comes in und asks if [ vhas Carl
Dnnder. vhas. He likes to try my
telephone or read der gas meter, or
1 should clean off dot sidewalk. *p'
! "What does that meanp"
'Eef / ring twice dot means he vhas
run oofer by some ice wagon und can't
lif but half an hour! Eef I ring only
once, und laugh ha! ha! in der tele-
phone, dot means he has been deadt
ten minutes, und like some doctors to
examine me und find dot emotional in
sanity! Ivhas shanged man! 1t vhas
my duty to protect herself! Good day?'
Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
FORT ATKINSON.

We learn that Dr. G. @. Stockman
contemplates removal to either MiJwau-
kee or st. Paul in the near future, hav-
ing sold his Office and residence to DR.. U.
P. Stair, lately of Black Earth, Wis, for
$500 the purchaser taking possession
April 1st. Since coming hare several
years ago, DR. Stockman has built up a
good practice and there are very many
who will regret his departure.
Misses May Caswell and Hattie May
returned Tuesday, from their visit to
Washington. D. O., where they have been
several weeks under the care Of Hon. L.
B. Caswell. They report very pleasant
stay in the National Capital.
Mesdames w. D. and B. L. Hoard gave
a reception Saturday evening to num-
Der of friends, at the residence of the
former, on Milwaukee street.
Mrs. W. S. Greene has been visiting
friends in Milwaukee the past week.
The fourth and last lecture of the win
ter course will be given by Rev. Robert
Nourse Tuesday evening, February 15
Subject. John and Jonathan. ~ Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
LAKE MILLS.

1t is reported that Will Sherman, of
A1alan, has the yarioloid.
\. q. Breitkreutz shipped carload of
hogs to Milwaukee on Monday.
J. Fl. Garity, the telegraph operator,
left on Tuesday f0r Waukesha, to accept
a position ia the G. & N. W. freight
depot at that place.
Maurice, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Taheton, of Terre Haute, who spent last
summer with Mrs. Hassam, died Satur-
day Jan, %, Of scarlet fever.
Fred Seeber, who has so long held the
position of baggageman on the morning
and evening train on this line, has re-
sigsed, and will leave for California next
week.
Mrs. sSeba Harsh, who died Jan. 26,
1887, at Nashua, Iowa, was born in
Pennsylvania ia 1871. Her maiden name
was Fox. She was married to Peter
Harsh in 1880 and settled in Ohio. In
early life she embraced religion, and with
her husband joined the Disciple church.
1t vas occasionally their privilege to lis
ten to the truth as preached by James A.
Garfield. IN 1850 Mr.. and Mrs. Harsh
with seven children came TO Wisconsin
and settled in the town of Milford, where
they made home that old and young
people enjoyed visiting, always sure of a
cordial welcome.-Ledder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
WATERLOO,

Fl. NJ. Knowlton and wife have been
visiting friends and relatives in Mime
sofa during the past week; they were al
so in attendance at the Ice Carnival in
st. Paul.
Fl. Doschadis and wife rejoice over the
advent of little girl which arrived to
brighten their home last Saturday.
w. L. Trussell, who has been confined
to the house for the past week with the
measles is able to be out again.
Isadore Raedie froze four fingers of his
right hand last Saturday night while on
his way home frona London.
FL. A. Wedemeyer departs to-day ftl
Chicago, where he will remain for two
weeks receiving medical treatment
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-09
JEFFERSON.

The logs begin to arrive at the saw
mill, still the cut will be smaller than last
year. The good old days, when it took
all winter and nearly all summer to make
the cut, are gone bye.
The Jefferson FIGURING Mills are now,
and for some time have been, running
with their increased power. From the
time the rollers were put into the mill il
was evident that there was not sufficient
water power on hand. Accordingly, 4s
inch wafer wheel was replaced with sc
inch wheel, increasing the power about
ten horse.
Messrs. r. Hoe, W. R. Dickinson and
Geo. L. Chaplin assisted in instituting an
encampnent of the 7. o. o. F. at Lake
Mills last week Thursday evening.
The Inti-Horse Thief Society held 8